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YT53 OUO

2003 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

106,208 mi
Last recorded106,208 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT53 OUO
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2018 106,208 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion to exhaust

exhaust minor leak

rear suspension bushes worn slightly

Fail 22 Jun 2018 106,208 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

corrosion to exhaust

exhaust minor leak

rear suspension bushes worn slightly

Pass 26 Jun 2017 95,093 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front (3.5.1g)

Fail 24 Jun 2017 95,052 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Front position lamp(s) not working n/s front (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working n/s rear (1.1.C.1d)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front (3.5.1g)

emissions not tested big hole in back box

Pass 22 Jun 2016 80,982 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

corrosion to exhaust

Fail 22 Jun 2016 80,982 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyres worn on edges

corrosion to exhaust

Pass 1 Jul 2015 68,754 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 65,609 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 11 Sep 2013 61,535 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 57,572 miles

front tyres scrubbing on inner edge

Pass 25 Aug 2011 51,480 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 46,067 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 38,382 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 32,404 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 26,001 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 21,347 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?

Based on 456,470 MOT tests across 33,044 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
6,679
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
33,044
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,106
Registration plate lamp not working 6,977
position lamp(s) not working 6,967
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,820
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,429
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YT53 OUO is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2003 Subaru Forester models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 90,591 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Forester fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YT53 OUO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Forester typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 23 years old, this Subaru Forester is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YT53 OUO registered?

YT53 OUO is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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